The smoke billowing from a rapidly growing wildfire in northeastern Manitoba has forced the evacuation of more than 1,000 vulnerable residents from Wasagamack First Nation, Red Sucker Anisininew Nation and God's Lake First Nation. 

At least 100 vulnerable residents, including those with health conditions, respiratory issues, elderly and young children, were evacuated from God's Lake Narrows to Winnipeg last week. 

The Canadian Red Cross said they were assisting in the evacuation of 216 community …